Wifo-Chief: Crisis Mechanism Against High Energy Prices Possible

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"An emergency mechanism would be a good idea. However, it must be limited to emergencies," said Wifo Chief Gabriel Felbermayr on Thursday during the presentation of the summer forecast in Vienna. Looking...weiterlesen »

Freedom of Information: Amendment of Vienna State Laws

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The Vienna State Parliament implemented the Freedom of Information Act, passed by the federal government, into Vienna state law today, Thursday. Numerous state laws were adjusted to the new regulations....weiterlesen »

Mahrer Confirmed as WKÖ President

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Harald Mahrer will thus remain President of the Chamber of Commerce (WKÖ) for five years, according to a statement from the ÖVP Economic Association, of which Mahrer is also President. The Economic Association...weiterlesen »

Wifo/IHS do not expect a recession year this year after all

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A better economic development at the end of 2024 and the beginning of the year makes the economic researchers from Wifo and IHS somewhat more optimistic for the entire year than they were in March. The...weiterlesen »

Wifo/IHS do not expect a recession year this year after all

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A better economic development at the end of 2024 and the beginning of the year makes the economic researchers from Wifo and IHS somewhat more optimistic for the entire year than they were in March. The...weiterlesen »

Klimaticket & Co: What Will Become More Expensive from Summer

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Numerous fee increases await: Where we must prepare for higher costs from summer 2025. From July 1, 2025, the fees for official documents will increase significantly. A new passport will cost 112 euros...weiterlesen »

Antiperspirants for Men in the Test: These Are the Results

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Only two out of 13 products were rated as "good." The reason for downgrades was mostly potentially environmentally harmful ingredients. Therefore, the testers did not award any "very good" ratings; in...weiterlesen »

Wifo/IHS do not expect a recession year this year after all

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The economic researchers from Wifo and IHS have raised their economic forecast for 2025 and no longer expect a third year of recession. The Austrian economy is expected to stagnate (Wifo) or grow by 0.1...weiterlesen »

ARBÖ Tips for Cheaper Refueling at the Start of the Holidays

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Compared to June 1st, the price for Eurosuper has risen by seven cents, while Diesel has seen an increase of about twelve cents at the pumps. "The effects of the war against Iran are already being felt...weiterlesen »

Snake Venom and Urine: Unconventional Paths to Longevity at the Biohacking Conference 2025

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The Biohacking Conference 2025 in Austin, Texas, attracted over 4,000 participants interested in alternative approaches to life extension. Hosted by Dave Asprey, the self-proclaimed "father of biohacking,"...weiterlesen »

Aliens Landed? A Portion of Austrians Say Yes

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39 percent of Austrians believe that only Earth is inhabited and no life exists outside our planet. A quarter of those surveyed in a recent IMAS study think that simple life forms and organisms like bacteria...weiterlesen »

Together for Equal Opportunities with the School Start Assistance from the MUT Association

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For the eleventh consecutive year, the MUT association is calling for donations of well-preserved school supplies such as school bags, pencil cases, work cases, rulers, compasses, and more as part of its...weiterlesen »

From July 1st, it will become more expensive for drivers: These are the changes

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Starting next Tuesday, drivers will be asked to pay more. This begins with novice drivers, because: Issuing a driver's license will cost 29.50 euros more in the future, increasing to 90 euros. The fee...weiterlesen »

Austria's Youth Are Online Too Much - Is a Ban the Solution?

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A blanket ban on social media for children and younger teenagers, decided in Australia, has sparked a discussion in some countries. After the rampage in Graz, this was also the case in Austria. According...weiterlesen »

"Catastrophic Conditions" in Vienna's MA 35: Administrative Court Complains About Flood of Complaints

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According to the Administrative Court, the number of legal cases received last year totaled around 17,700 proceedings. Compared to the previous year, this meant an increase of about 1,400. The development...weiterlesen »

Burgenland: July Brings Mandatory Community Service for Asylum Seekers

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The mandatory community service for asylum seekers, decided in Burgenland last December, will be implemented on July 1st. They are to take on tasks in the municipalities, in the state, or in the state...weiterlesen »

Tick Alert: 25 People Hospitalized with TBE This Year

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Since the beginning of the year until last Friday, over 2,650 ticks have already been sent to AGES by the public. However, a comparison with previous years regarding the occurrence of the animals is difficult,...weiterlesen »

Babler announces crisis mechanism against high energy prices

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"We need a crisis mechanism that protects Austria from high energy prices," said Vice Chancellor and SPÖ leader Andreas Babler on Tuesday. Details are currently being negotiated, according to a spokesperson...weiterlesen »

Austrian Lotteries: Government Savings Program Leads to Termination of 45 Employees

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As confirmed by a spokesperson for the Casinos upon request from the APA, 45 employees have been registered for termination under the AMS early warning system. A social plan is now to be developed for...weiterlesen »

"Europe's Futures Initiative": Schallenberg Becomes President of New Think Tank in Vienna

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The ERSTE Foundation announced in a press release on Tuesday that the "Europe's Futures Initiative" (EFI) will start working on concepts for a strong and free Europe in Vienna next year. Schallenberg will...weiterlesen »

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